LEADERSHIP FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Alan Sklar's years of experience as a promotional announcer have no doubt shaped his ability to glide through this dense subject matter without leaving listeners behind. His expert control of pace and mood creates just the right tone for this work on leadership. Probing questions, insightful quotations, personal anecdotes, and pauses for reflection are stock elements of each chapter. Sklar moves through all these with ease, not only holding listeners’ attention, but also inviting contemplation of the reflection questions. His comfortable and personal delivery draws listeners deftly into Cashman's extensive examination of authentic leadership practices. In particular, Cashman's discussion of transcendental meditation and “720-degree feedback” gains a sense of mystery from Sklar's calming style. M.R. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2008]